The next Dragon Age game will feature multiplayer for the first time, it has been reported.

An anonymous insider told Kotaku that a multiplayer Dragon Age game is already in development. The game features arena-based battles, allowing players to fight each other or team up against computer controlled enemies.

Dragons are also said to be playable in the game, though it is unknown whether that indicates a dragon character or a new transformation ability for mage characters.

Electronic Arts announced earlier this year that Mass Effect 3 will feature the co-operative Galaxy at War multiplayer mode to complement the single player campaign. It is possible that Dragon Age III could incorporate multiplayer in a similar fashion.

However, using a new game engine for the series, like Frostbite 2.0, could also indicate a spinoff multiplayer title rather than a full sequel for the series.